September 13, 2025

An afternoon turned tense near Stockton University in Galloway Township when police ordered a campus-wide shelter-in-place after a shooting. The trouble began just before 1 p.m. when a woman was shot in the face close to the university. According to the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office, she was rushed to hospital and is now in stable condition. At around 1:19 p.m., Stockton University's website alerted everyone: "Shelter in place at Galloway Campus. If outside, seek shelter indoors. Remain inside for your safety. Do not exit until Public Safety issues all-clear." Moments later, the university urged everyone to "Continue sheltering in place due to an ongoing police investigation on the Galloway campus." The scary shooting happened at 12:52 p.m. on West Jimmie Leeds Road near Redwood Avenue, which is just by the university entrance. The police quickly sprang into action. By 2:05 p.m., two suspects driving a white sedan were spotted speeding through campus. The vehicle was last seen crossing from Jimmie Leeds Road to Vera King Farris Drive. While police haven't caught the SUV yet, they believe they might have a possible license plate number. Safety remains the top priority. Around 3:15 p.m., Stockton University declared that the shelter-in-place would stay until police confirmed the campus was safe. Everyone outside was told to find safety indoors. To keep everyone safe, all classes and events for the day have been cancelled, and people were asked not to come to campus. Despite all the action, details about the shooting or further injuries have not been shared. Police continue their investigation to understand the threat better. FAQs What made Stockton University lock down? Two suspects linked to the shooting nearby entered the campus, according to police. Are classes still happening? No. All classes and events for the day were cancelled to keep everyone safe. This developing story highlights how quickly a peaceful campus can turn into a scene full of caution and alertness. Stockton University and police officials continue working to bring calm back to Galloway Township.

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